ALDERANDA

Chance for Us

Day by day, Dera's tears are getting drained. That's all she can do. Her tears have only happened because of one name, 'Al'. I don't know what Dera was thinking. In her heart, there is still a small hope that she can return to her love bond with Al. However, in reality it is certainly still difficult to happen.
Once again Dera's heart felt torn apart. She heard news circulating that Al and Natasya's wedding plans were getting more mature. All preparations continue. Dera never missed the news because Al was Darmajaya's only son. The Darmajaya family always broadcast their happy news around the world as best they could.
Dera doesn't understand. Is this the meaning of Al's promises all along? In front of Dera, Al always admits that he really loves her. Al always convinced Dera that he wanted to fight for their love. However, so far the results have been nil. Precisely seems more and more impossible. Does Dera still have to wait for Al? Until when? Waiting for uncertainty is not a pleasant thing.
While on the other hand, the CEO's attention never ends. Even though Nanda was repeatedly disappointed due to Dera's attitude that failed to move on , Nanda was always beside Dera, supporting her, accompanying her, comforting her, and loving her without forcing Dera to reciprocate. Even though inside Nanda, he really wanted Dera to understand about his sincere feelings.
Dera and Nanda stay together in the office. They carry out a professional relationship between the boss and the secretary as it should be according to Dera's wishes. Yes.. It was only Dera's wish because Nanda's wish was actually more than that.
"Hey Ra!" greeted Nanda after entering Dera's room.
"Nan? You need something?"
"Hm, actually I need work documents with our project and the Sanjaya group ."
"Oh. I'll look for it in a moment. But Nan, you could just call earlier, right? Let me take you to your room."
"It's okay, Ra. I also want to see how you are doing and at the same time make sure you don't need a lot of work."
"How come Nan? It's useless for me to be your secretary if you don't have anything to do."
"Not nothing, honey. But not too much. I'm really worried about you. Lately you've been very sick, so I can't let you get tired again. I swear Ra, if you're doing anything, I'll so super panicked you know. Hm, today you don't need to work overtime okay."
"Here are the documents, Nan."
"Okay. Later before seven in the evening, I'll take you home."

•••

Nanda was willing to go back and forth to Dera's room just to check on her condition. Never mind having to break his concentration between work and his favorite girl. Even though Dera was a bit uncomfortable, she couldn't deny her superior's wishes.
"Nanda? Why are you here again?"
"Eh, you can't, right? Wow, how come I'm not allowed to enter here? Even though this is my own office."
"What's wrong? It's not like that, Nan. I mean, you've been coming back and forth here. If you need anything, you can just call, right?"
" No. Why don't you just let me do that? I want to do sports too. By the way , I brought something for you. Here."
Nanda handed over the paper bag he had been carrying to Dera.
"What's this? Bread?"
"Yes dear."
"I already had lunch, Nan. And it's not time for dinner either."
"Keep going?"
"Yeah I'm still full."
"It's okay, Dera. Eating it won't make you fat instantly. Okay, just eat it. I remember the doctor said, you have to eat a little but often. So your stomach isn't empty and your stomach acid doesn't rise. While you're making It's okay to just snack, Ra."
No more debate. When Nanda was told, Dera could only obey if she didn't want to waste her energy and her mouth was tired for nothing.

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The same routine continues. Work in the office, Nanda who always filled Dera's day, all of this made Dera think hard. Could she have made a big mistake because she wasted the love of a man as good as Nanda. If another girl got the chance, she definitely wouldn't think twice about accepting this handsome CEO.
Hard to forget. That is also why it is difficult for Dera to make a new start with Nanda. Should it continue like that?
Tonight, as usual, Nanda took Dera home from work. They had arrived in front of Dera's house. Nanda also got out of the car to accompany Dera to the front door.
"Nanda?"
"I want to say goodbye to your mother and father."
"No need Nan, let me just greet them."
"Uhh why is that?"
"It's oke."
"Hm, okay, okay. You should rest. Tomorrow I will pick you up again," said Nanda while gently stroking the side of Dera's head.
Nanda went to his car. Before he opened the car door, his steps stopped when he heard a soft voice calling him again.
"Nanda ...."
Nanda turned around, he found Dera already standing near him.
"Loh, dear? What else is there, hm?" asked Nanda surprised.
"I-I.. I want--"
"Yes. Why Dera? Do you want to say something?"
Dera nodded, she took Nanda's hand and held it. Of course, Nanda was even more surprised. So far, Dera has never been like that. Just to hold hands, Nanda had to start. So this time what?
"Nanda, I... I want to say that maybe there's nothing wrong with that. I mean, after thinking about it, I want to try to give our relationship a chance."
"Ra, what is this? What does it mean? I still don't understand."
"Nan.. I want to try to have that relationship with you. What do you want. Sorry, because I'm just trying to understand your feelings now, not earlier. I often make you disappointed even though you've always been there for me , willing to do anything for me."
"Honey, whatever I've done so far is just because I love you."
"I understand, Nan. And I also want to try to love you the way you love me."
"Gosh. This--I really didn't hear wrong again did I?"
Dera shook her head. Immediately she embraced Nanda's body. Nanda, who was so surprised, returned Dera's hug tighter.
"Ra? Are you sure ? Are you serious?" Nanda asked again, still in disbelief.
"I'm serious Nan. Do you mind?"
"Really, honey? How could I mind. I'm just--I'm too happy and it's still a little hard to believe. Finally.. Finally this moment has come. The moment I've been waiting for for a long time. I can hear it from your lips directly if you--you want to give a chance to our relationship, to create love between us. Darling, tonight is the most beautiful night for me. Thank you, Dera."
They hugged so tightly. Nanda always felt comfortable every time he hugged Dera like that. Now Dera will try to feel comfortable in Nanda's arms.
"Nanda--"
"I love you, Dera. I love you, my girl !"
" Love you too , Nanda."
This is the beginning of the story of their love relationship. A new relationship without any basis of agreement or agreement. Dera wanted to try to forget about their previous agreement, just like Nanda wanted. At this moment, the heart of a secretary that was previously locked only for one name is slowly opening up to provide an opening for the CEO of the Armandito group to enter the heart that was once broken.
It had been a long time since their embrace, Dera finally released Nanda's body slowly.
"Nanda.. You better go home now. It's already late."
"Hmm.. Okay. Darling, thanks again for the special gift tonight. I'm so happy for this . So, I'm going home now?"
Dera nodded.
"Okay Mrs. Dera Armandito, see you tomorrow." Nanda kissed Dera's forehead before leaving in his car.
While Dera could only smile in relief remembering what had just happened.

•••

Nanda was so happy, he couldn't stop smiling even when he arrived at his apartment.
"Nanda Armandito, finally, you've got it. I love you so much Dera Ananda Putri. Now, you're mine ! What dream did you have last night, today you can get such a great surprise? Honey, you made me unable to sleep tonight ." muttered Nanda who was lying on his back in his bed staring at Dera's portrait on his cell phone.